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Legion donates funds for new flag poles in Berlin
The Berlin American Legion Post #123 provided the town with funding to replace three flag poles at the Main and West streets memorial sites. The group presented ‘We Heart Berlin’ with $7,500 for the initiative on Wednesday, June 26, at the site. The nonprofit defines itself as an organization dedicated to promoting “healthy and sustainable activities and to support the creation of and maintenance of recreational opportunities for the benefit of Berlin and its residents.”
Maryland agency issues $3.8M in bonds to Town of Berlin
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced last week it has issued $3.8 million in bonds through the Local Government Infrastructure Financing Program to support infrastructure improvement efforts in Berlin. “Berlin is a special, lovable and growing place. Our Local Government Infrastructure Financing program is an important tool...
Man charged with second-degree murder in Cookout shooting claims self-defense
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Charged with second-degree murder after a double shooting at a Norfolk Cookout last month, Michael Parker said from behind bars that he fired in self-defense. “How do I go from just being a regular person and now I’m being charged with second-degree murder,” Parker said as he sat in chains Wednesday. […]
Berlin store receives small business grant
The Berlin furnishings and decor business, House Berlin, received a $10,000 grant to enhance the store’s offerings and provide an improved shopping experience for town residents and tourists. The shop’s owners, husband and wife team Andrea and Corey Canon, applied for the Backing Small Businesses Grant presented by American...
Berlin looking for residents to fill committee vacancies
The Town of Berlin is accepting applications for upcoming vacancies in various boards, committees and commissions. The deadline for interested residents is Friday, July 19. Berlin citizens who wish to serve their community are welcome to apply. There are two vacancies in the Arts and Entertainment Committee, one on the Board of Supervisors of Elections, four on the Board of Zoning Appeals, and three on the Ethics Commission.
The Heritage Hour: A glance into the vital history of Norfolk Naval Shipyard Log 07-24: NNSY and the war bond events that would have made Captain America proud
Summer is a busy time of year for Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) personnel as they engage in cookouts, concerts and sporting events, while continuing to commit to the mission of getting the Navy’s ships back to the fleet. During World War II, that drive to enjoy the warmer weather was still present, even as battles continued across the globe. The workforce of NNSY was able to combine morale-boosting events with the call to purchase war bonds, supporting the fighting beyond the day-to-day work being done. This time on Heritage Hour, we look back at July of 1943 and the record setting war bond events that took place right here at NNSY.
In The Kitchen: Charred Octopus
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Grilling season is well underway! Chef Kyle Fowlkes from Sate: A New American Experience joined us on Patio 10 and showed us a new menu item…charred octopus!. Sate: A New American Experience. 694 Town Center Drive Newport News. This segment of The Hampton Roads...
Cecil Fielder Hitting Academy held for regional youth in Salisbury
Sixty young baseball players from across the region experienced a dream two-day training last week at Arthur Perdue Stadium in Salisbury where they played under the watchful eye of one of the sport’s greatest players — Cecil Grant Fielder. “We have so many kids from last year return,”...
Hometown History: Digging for native history at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown
YORKTOWN, Va. — YORKTOWN, Va. - Early this summer students from William & Mary and Flagler College attended an archaeology field school at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. And I was invited on base to check out the dig site. "We are looking for evidence of people living here a...
Operation Dry Water encourages safe boating over 4th of July weekend
MANTEO, N.C. (WAVY) — On Thursday, thousands of boat owners in Hampton Roads and North Carolina will head out to enjoy the local waterways. If you’re one of them, there are some safety regulations you need to know about, as officials say they’re concerned about a rise in accidents. “It’s been a busy season for […]
Boston College To Open The 2024 Cayman Islands Classic Against Old Dominion
Boston College will open play at the 2024 Cayman Islands Classic on Nov. 24 with Old Dominion, as the tournament released its official bracket. The Eagles and Monarchs will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET at John Gray Gymnasium on Grand Cayman Island. It will mark the first time the two teams have met on the hardwood. BC will face either Missouri State or High Point in the second round.
All-Tidewater Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Cox’s Sam Braidwood becomes first goalkeeper to win award
VIRGINIA BEACH — For the first time since its inception in 1993, the All-Tidewater Boys Soccer Player of the Year award is being given to a goalkeeper. Senior Sam Braidwood, fresh off a state title with Cox High, said he was “stoked” to learn he’d been selected. “This is stuff you dream of,” Braidwood said. “I played really, really well in, like, a bunch of big games this year, and I felt like ...
NPD: 1 man dead, 2 with serious injuries after shooting on Rugby St.
Norfolk police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/npd-man-suffers-life-threatening-injuries-after-shooting-on-rugby-st/
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